Our Oldham vs Cheltenham Prediction: 2-1
Oldham vs Cheltenham in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
Our prediction is supported by key Oldham vs Cheltenham stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Oldham's Last Match – Oldham vs Chesterfield
Oldham will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 England League 2 stalemate against Chesterfield on January 1. In that match, Oldham recorded 45% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oldham | 45% | 0 (3) | 2.21 | 34 |
 Chesterfield | 55% | 0 (4) | 0.78 | 47 |
Cheltenham's Last Match – Cheltenham vs Leicester
Cheltenham must win to recover from their recent 0-2 England FA Cup defeat against Leicester on January 10 and regain momentum. In that match, Cheltenham had 29% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cheltenham | 29% | 9 (2) | 0.61 | 29 |
 Leicester | 71% | 10 (5) | 0.86 | 51 |
Oldham vs Cheltenham Stats
Key Stats
| Oldham | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 1.53 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Oldham are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Cheltenham average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Oldham 12-10
Cheltenham 17-15
What are the odds for this match?
Oldham to win: @1.727
Draw: @3.6
Cheltenham to win: @4.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025